Volvo to release free downloadable video racing game

by Jil - May 18, 2009

Toronto, Ontario – Volvo Car Corporation will release a free downloadable racing video game later this month, featuring the Volvo S60 Concept or five racing legends from the Swedish or British Touring Car Championship racing series.

Developed in concert with Swedish video game specialist SimBin, “Volvo-The Game” will include a C30, S60, S40, 850 wagon, and 240 Turbo Group A. It will feature a choice of two tracks: Gothenburg Eco Drive Arena in Göteborg, Sweden, or Chayaka, outside of Kiev, Ukraine.

Players will be able to choose from a variety of skill levels, including “novice” with all driver assistance technology activated, “semi-pro” with limited assistance, and “pro” with no assistance.

The game is available in English, German, French, Italian and Spanish, and can be loaded free of charge to a PC starting May 26 from Volvo.